Updates

9 Dec 2025

Mitigated ads personalisation coming to Meta platforms in the EU

DMA enforcement reshapes how Meta targets ads in Europe.

9 Dec 2025

Google faces renewed EU scrutiny over AI competition

Long-running antitrust scrutiny of Google enters a new AI phase.

9 Dec 2025

Russia moves forward with a nationwide plan for generative AI

The new proposal in Russia seeks to accelerate the adoption of generative AI by coordinating ministries and expanding access to locally developed systems across the economy.

9 Dec 2025

Trump allows Nvidia to sell chips to approved Chinese customers

The move follows months of lobbying and reverses earlier restrictions, though analysts warn the chips could still strengthen China’s military AI capabilities.

9 Dec 2025

Canada-EU digital partnership expands cooperation on AI and security

An agreement between the EU and Canada now covers AI standards, digital identity wallets, media resilience and secure connectivity as both partners seek a more competitive digital future.

9 Dec 2025

Tether backs Italian humanoid robotics startup

Analysts expect humanoid robotics to become a major industry, and Tether’s investment aligns with its mission to strengthen open and decentralised infrastructure.

9 Dec 2025

Argentina weighs letting banks offer crypto services

Officials are exploring rules to bring crypto activity into the banking system while reducing risks linked to volatility and poor oversight.

9 Dec 2025

Survey reveals split views on AI in academic peer review

Many physicists are divided as AI enters peer review, with supporters praising extra efficiency instead of slow processes, while critics fear weaker expert judgement.

9 Dec 2025

Instacart deepens partnership with OpenAI for real-time AI shopping

A strengthened partnership between OpenAI and Instacart allows ChatGPT to guide users through planning, selecting and paying for groceries through Instacart without any platform switching.

9 Dec 2025

Egypt reaffirms commitment to AI and digital transformation

Egypt’s foreign minister has pledged stronger action on AI governance, data policy and regional digital cooperation as the country rolls out the next phase of its national AI strategy.